COPURSE3 OUTLINE

1. Course Description:
The course "Applications of Information and Communication Technology" aims to equip students pursuing a
general degree with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in utilizing Applications for the purpose of
Information and communication technologies across various academic disciplines. This course is designed to
provide students with a robust foundation in ICT, emphasizing its practical application in their future careers,
regardless of their chosen field of study.
In today's academic and professional landscape, AICTs play a pivotal role in transforming and optimizing
processes across diverse disciplines. Their ubiquity stems from the vital role information plays in various
academic and professional contexts, where efficient access to information stands as a key strategic resource.
Proficiency in AICT is a fundamental component of success in virtually every professional role. While not all
individuals need to become IT specialists, a comprehensive understanding of IT usage within their chosen
discipline is essential.
This course strikes a balance between addressing technical aspects and managerial considerations, preparing
students to thrive in the dynamic and technology-driven academic and professional environments of today and
tomorrow.
Upon completing the course, students will have acquired valuable insights and practical skills in utilizing ICTs
applications, enabling them to collaborate effectively with ICT specialists. Additionally, they will gain
knowledge about leveraging discipline-specific systems and applications to ensure that ICTs enhance their
productivity and effectiveness in their respective academic and professional roles.
Course Outcomes:
After completing this course, a student will be able to:
 Understand different terms associated with the entitled course.
 Identify various components of a computer system.
 Identify the various categories of software and their usage.
 Define the basic terms associated with communications and networking.
 Understand different terms associated with the Internet and World Wide Web.
 Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail clients and search utilities.
 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of AICT
 Practical implementation of troubleshooting and installation of OS.
 Practical implementation of MS office applications
 Practical implementation of different referential tools.
 Practical implementation of AICT in e-commerce
 Deployment of a website using web development frameworks (wordpress).
Course Outline
Programe ADP (Accounting & Finance)
Semester 1st
Course Title Applications of Information and Communication Technology
Course Code ICT103
Credit Hours 45 (3 hour per week)

2. Books Prescribed:
Textbook:
1. “Introduction to Computers” by Peter Norton, 6th International Edition (McGraw Hill)
Reference Books:
1. “Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computer &
Communications” by Williams Sawyer, 6th Edition (McGraw Hill).
2. “Computers, Communications & information: A user's introduction” by Sarah E.
Hutchinson and Stacey C. Sawyer
3. “Fundamentals of Information Technology” by Alexis Leon and Mathews Leon.
4. Cambridge International A Level Course Book by Paul Long, Sarah Lawrey & Victoria
Ellis
Testing and Grading:
Students will be assessed through Assignments, Quizes, Practical work and Presentation.
 Assignments are compulsory. At least 4-6 assignments will be due during the semester.
These will be due at the start of class on the indicated due dates. Late submissions are not
allowed.
 There will also be 2 quizzes and Lab manual of practical work containing sessional.
Students will also present their e-commerce project at the end before final exams.
Marks Distribution
Grading system for the subject is same as other subjects which is Midterm (30%) and Final Term
exam (50%). 20% marks are dedicated for semester Assignments, practical work and presentations.
Course Outline
Please note that the textbook for this course is ``Introduction to Computers'' by Peter Norton. The
publisher of this book is (Mcgraw-Hill). The reason of using this book is only their simple text and
other resources.
For each lecture, I'd be uploading the relevant chapter's PowerPoint slides for the convenience of the
students.
Lecture wise schedule
Teaching
Week
Content Focus of Week Learning/Teaching Activities
Lec#1,2
Introduction to Applications of
Information & Communication
Technology
Introduction and outline discussion
Lec#3,4
Computer system, Number
System
Intro, types, Buses
Lec#5
Internet, Web, Electronic
Commerce
Overview of using the ICT in internet, web, and
electronic commerce (uses, purposes, roles, advantages)
Course Outline
Programe ADP (Accounting & Finance)
Semester 1st
Course Title Applications of Information and Communication Technology
Course Code ICT103
Credit Hours 45 (3 hour per week)

3. Lec#6, 7 Hardware and software
Uses of software, system software, roles, types,
operating system, assembler, compiler, interpreter,
Functions of hardware ports, parts of motherboard,
Description of CPU data and instruction, control of all
operations.
Name and distinguishing features of input and output
devices, roles of input and output devices in
communication
Names, Distinguishing features, units for different kinds
of memory and storage devices
08
New and Emerging
Technologies
Cambridge book topics
09
Bootable USB making for
windows installation (hands on)
Windows installation (hands
on)
Complete experimentation and hands on practice
10-12 MS word (hands on) Complete experimentation and hands on practice
13
Referencing Software (hands
on)
Complete experimentation and hands on practice
14-15 Power point (hands on) Complete experimentation and hands on practice
16-19
Spreadsheets (hands on)
Mail merge
Complete experimentation and hands on practice
20 Database Management
Introduction, Data, Information, Database, Data Models,
Schema, Instances, Components of Database System,
DBMS, Database Administrator (DBA), Database
Languages, Database System Architectures, Advantages
of DBMS, Disadvantages of DBMS, Examples of
DBMS,MS‐Access Applications of DBMS
21 Communications Technology
What is network, intro to Tele‐communication devices
Network topologies and architecture, LANs, WANs,
MANs, types, protocols, media
22 E‐Learning
Definition, e‐learning Models, types of e‐learning,
e‐learning cycles, e‐learning goals, elements of
e‐learning, benefits.
23 Security and Risk Management
Protection against viruses, worms, spam/spam, hackers/
crackers, internal threats, physical threats, intellectual
property laws
24-25
Legal and Ethical Issues in ICT
use
Scope, intellectual property rights, cybercrime, possible
solutions, digital copy right, role of technology in
copyright
26-27
E-commerce, website
development and deployment
Hands on practical to develop and execute a website (e-
commerce)
28-29
Lab Manual Checking and
Correction
Practical work assessment (including presentations and
viva)
30 Lab Manual Checking and viva